Radeon R9 M360 vs Radeon R6 M340DX

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon R9 M360 is positioned at rank #443 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M360

#433

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1792%

#435

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1624%

#436

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1620%

#440

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1473%

#441

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1463%

#443

Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

100%

#444

Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

99%

#445

Radeon R9 M365X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

98%

#446

GeForce 7800 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

97%

#447

Radeon HD 8650G + 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#448

Radeon R9 M265X

MSRP: $200|Avg: $30

96%

#449

Mobility Radeon HD 5165

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

#450

Radeon R5 M435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#451

Radeon E8860

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

93%

#452

Radeon HD 7650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

92%

#453

Radeon R7 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

92%

#454

GeForce 820A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

92%

#455

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

92%

#456

Radeon HD 7850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

91%

#457

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

91%

#458

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M360 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R6 M340DX.

Insight	Radeon R9 M360	Radeon R6 M340DX
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R6 M340DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R6 M340DX holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $81), it costs 88% less, resulting in a 701.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M360	Radeon R6 M340DX
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+701.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($81)	✅More affordable ($10)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Radeon R9 M360 Benchmark Check

Radeon R6 M340DX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M360 and Radeon R6 M340DX

Radeon R9 M360

The Radeon R9 M360 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,819 points.

Radeon R6 M340DX

The Radeon R6 M340DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 12 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 955 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,800 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M360 scores 1,819 and the Radeon R6 M340DX reaches 1,800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M360 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R6 M340DX uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R9 M360) vs 384 (Radeon R6 M340DX). Raw compute: 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M360) vs 0.791 TFLOPS (Radeon R6 M340DX). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1030 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 M360	Radeon R6 M340DX
G3D Mark Score	1,819+1%	1,800
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512+33%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9472 TFLOPS+20%	0.791 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	925 MHz	1030 MHz+11%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32+33%	24
L1 Cache	128 KB+33%	96 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M360	Radeon R6 M340DX
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 M360	Radeon R6 M340DX
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R9 M360) vs 12_0 (Radeon R6 M340DX). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon R9 M360	Radeon R6 M340DX
DirectX	12_0	12_0
Max Displays	0	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 M360) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R6 M340DX). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	Radeon R9 M360	Radeon R6 M340DX
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE 2.0
Decoder	UVD 3.1	UVD 4.2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M360 draws 75W versus the Radeon R6 M340DX's 30W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon R6 M340DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M360) vs 350W (Radeon R6 M340DX). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon R9 M360	Radeon R6 M340DX
TDP	75W	30W-60%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	1mm
Slots	0	0
Perf/Watt	24.3	60.0+147%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M360 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $81, while the Radeon R6 M340DX launched at $0 and now averages $10. The Radeon R6 M340DX costs 87.7% less ($71 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.5 (Radeon R9 M360) vs 180.0 (Radeon R6 M340DX) — the Radeon R6 M340DX offers 700% better value.